THE VINES, CT5 1BA House Prices & Local Information

CT5 1BA is an active urban area on The Vines, 0.2km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For families considering a move, CT5 1BA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £760k, up 9.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00122203 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.